Zhang Xiu is young and vigorous, and has just inherited his uncle Zhang Ji's army.
Although he is currently under the supervision of Liu Biao, he has ambitions from all directions.
Otherwise, he would not have proposed to Liu Biao to attack Xudu and recapture the emperor.
How could he willingly surrender to Cao Cao?
When Jia Xu saw this, he no longer insisted, and just said calmly,
"We can only close the city gate tightly now and be prepared for Cao's army to attack."
Zhang Xiu nodded, immediately called his soldiers, and ordered them to close all the gates of Wancheng and prohibit anyone from entering or exiting.
Jia Xu discussed city affairs with Zhang Xiu again until nightfall, then he got up and left.
He walked slowly towards the mansion. Although there was nothing happening on the surface, he was a little worried in his heart.
In this troubled world, he originally wanted to protect himself, look at the world with cold eyes, and not care about what is right and wrong in the world.
However, due to circumstances, it has reached this point.
If Zhang Xiu insists on going his own way and refuses to surrender, will he still be alive after the city is destroyed?
Or... he wants to betray Zhang Xiu and surrender to the city?
Jia Xu remained silent and soon returned to his home.
"The master is back!"
The housekeeper smiled and came forward to salute and said respectfully,
"Someone came to visit today, claiming to be a relative of the master's hometown. I didn't think he looked like a liar, so I asked him to wait in the lobby."
Hearing this, Jia Xu instantly became vigilant!
His hometown is in Wuwei County, Xiliang, which is thousands of miles away!
Now that Cao Jun is about to besiege Wancheng, how could any relatives come to visit?
"How many people did they come?"
"Replying to the master, I only want a young scholar."
When Jia Xu heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"knew."
For safety reasons, Jia Xu took two guards and walked towards the lobby.
I saw a handsome young man sitting in the hall, drinking tea leisurely.
Jia Xu was sure that he had never seen him before.
"Who are you?"
he asked with a wary look.
"This is Chen Jinnan."
good.
This person is Yang Ling.
He hurriedly sneaked into Wancheng before the city gate was closed.
The purpose of doing this is also very simple, that is, to persuade Jia Xu to surrender the city.
Although Wancheng is not as strong as Xiangyang and Chang'an, it is not easy to capture it with the 15,000 men and horses in Yang Ling and Cao Ang's hands.
So Yang Ling came up with Jia Xu's idea.
Yang Ling glanced at the two guards behind Jia Xu and chuckled,
"Mr. Wenhe, can we talk privately?"
Seeing his posture, Jia Xu had already guessed that the young man opposite must be Cao Cao's man.
"That's fine. But before that, I want them to search you."
"I didn't expect this to be Mr. Wenhe's hospitality. It's really disappointing."
Yang Ling shrugged and teased deliberately.
"How can we survive in this troubled world if we don't be careful?"
Jia Xu didn't feel embarrassed at all, his face was calm and authentic.
As expected of a famous poisoner, he doesn't care about the so-called red tape, he only cares about his own life and safety!
Yang Ling stretched out his hands generously and allowed the two guards to come forward and search him.
After making sure that he didn't bring any weapons or anything like that, Jia Xu waved his hand to dismiss the guards.
Only Yang Ling and Jia Xu were left in the lobby.
"Tell me, what is the purpose of your coming today?"
Jia Xu sat down slowly and stared at Yang Ling.
"Mr. Wenhe shouldn't know my purpose, right?"
Yang Ling asked with a smile.
"If you want me to surrender, there is no need to waste your words."
Jia Xu stood up and planned to leave.
"Sir, aren't you curious as to why Liu Biao has been reluctant to help?"
As soon as Yang Ling said these words, Jia Xu stood there as if he had been petrified!
After a moment, he slowly turned around and stared at Yang Ling.
"What agreement did you make with Liu She?"
"Mr. Wenhe is really smart!"
Yang Ling clapped his hands and laughed,
"Liu Biao agreed to join forces with us to deal with Zhang Xiu!"
"In two days, Liu Biao's army will arrive!"
Sure enough!
Although he had expected it, Jia Xu was still shocked!
He was silent for a moment, but suddenly he said calmly,
"If I guess correctly, the agreement between you two is to hand over the entire Nanyang County to Liu Biao."
"You came here this time to persuade our lord to surrender before Liu Biao, so as to capture Wancheng, is that okay?"
Wang Defa!
This Jia Xu is too smart!
Yang Ling was shocked, but she nodded calmly.
"Sir, you really have a wonderful plan! But I don't know what you want to do?"
"Okay, I promise you!"
Jia Xu agreed without hesitation.
Yang Ling was relieved when he saw this.
Sure enough, it was just as he thought. Jia Xu was able to rank among the three nobles in the troubled times of the Three Kingdoms and died a long life because of his wiseness to protect himself!
If Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu do not surrender today, they will wait until Liu Biao's army arrives and attack the city together with Cao's army.
Waiting for them will lead to death!
But if they sacrifice the city and surrender, with Cao Cao's character, he will definitely reward them generously!
Not only can they save their lives, but they can also enjoy all their glory and wealth!
Jia Xu is a smart man, so he naturally knows how to choose!
"Thank you sir!"
Yang Ling smiled, stood up, and prepared to leave.
"Mr. Chen Jinnan, do you want me to send someone to take you out of the city?"
Jia Xu said,
"The city is currently under martial law. It's not easy for you to get out of the city."
"No need, I have my own way."
Yang Ling smiled and waved his hand.
He was able to sneak into the city this time because of the spies placed in Wancheng by the school affairs office.
After hearing this, Jia Xu was shocked!
He never expected that Wancheng, which seemed to be heavily fortified, would be infiltrated by Cao Jun!
There was a chill in his heart, and he made up his mind to dissuade Zhang Xiu from going his own way!
After Yang Ling left, Jia Xu didn't hesitate at all. He didn't even bother to eat dinner, so he hurried to the county government office again.
Zhang Xiu originally planned to rest, but when he heard the news of Jia Xu's arrival, he got up and came out to greet him.
Seeing Jia Xu's solemn expression, he couldn't help but said,
"Military advisor, has something serious happened?"
Jia Xu did not dare to neglect and immediately told Zhang Xiu everything Yang Ling said.
"What? Such a thing could happen?!"
Zhang Xiu was stunned on the spot!
He was stunned for a long time before he came back to his senses and said in a trembling voice,
"Military advisor, what should we do?"
Jia Xu patiently analyzed the pros and cons of the matter, and then smiled bitterly and said,
"The only solution for now is to surrender to Cao Jun."
Zhang Xiu clenched his fists, feeling very unwilling!
But unfortunately the situation was like this, so he could only sigh,
"Forget it, just listen to the military advisor on everything!"
"That's good."
Jia Xu breathed a sigh of relief.
He was also afraid that Zhang Xiu would become violent, so he could only tie him up and offer him to Cao Jun.
